Housing Support Specialist 1 - Supportive Housing for Families (Waterbury)

Job DetailsJob Location: Waterbury location - Waterbury, CT 06705Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: 2 Year DegreeSalary Range: $24.04 - $24.04 HourlyJob Shift: First ShiftPosition: Housing Support Specialist 1                                                                 

Program: Supportive Housing for Families

Location: Waterbury

Salary: $24.04/hour

Schedule: Full-Time, 40 hours/week, 1st shift, Monday-Friday                            

 

Program Summary:

The Supportive Housing for Families program is a child welfare program providing intensive case management, vocational supports, and temporary housing subsidies to families that are homeless or at risk of homelessness in order to support the achievement of family reunification and/or prevent the removal of children.

 

Position Summary:

The Housing Support Specialist 1 reports to the Assistant Director of Housing Services and is responsible for conducting statewide apartment inspections and searches for clients.   The Housing Support Specialist 1 will complete initial, interim, annual and exit inspections, develop and maintain a database of housing resources and provide housing advocacy as needed.   The Housing Support Specialist 1 tracks inspections, assists clients in the lease-up process and ensures that all potential units meet Housing Quality Standards.

 

Working within our Family & Child Services, the Housing Specialist works with the Supportive Housing for Families staff to provide services to stabilize and reunite families experiencing complex issues such as substance use, behavioral health matters, and homelessness. 

 

Requirements:


Associate’s Degree or Nan McKay Certification
2+ years relevant experience
Valid Connecticut Driver’s License
Regular and predictable attendance is required


 

Orientation:

If selected for employment with The Connection, newly hired employees will be required to attend a two (2) day mandatory New Hire Orientation at our Roscommon office located in Middletown.

 

Benefits:


Medical, dental, vision benefits are offered along with other additional voluntary coverages with full time employment
403(b) retirement plan with employer matching contribution
Company paid short and long term disability and life insurance with full time employment
Paid time off (vacation, personal and sick) with full time employment
12 paid holidays


 

The Connection is a statewide human services and community development agency that provides unique solutions to the problems of homelessness, mental illness, substance use, improving child welfare and community justice rehabilitation. For additional information, visit www.theconnectioninc.org.
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